Construction Drawing: 5 Essential Drawings for Your project

October 8, 2020

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Construction Drawing: 5 Essential Drawings for Your project

Construction drawing Construction Drawings refers to the plans and specifications including structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical working drawings suitable for the construction, supply, installation, and finishing. Purpose of Construction drawing The main purpose of construction drawings is to provide a graphic representation of what is to be built. Construction drawings should be concise and coordinated to avoid, wherever possible, […]

October 7, 2020

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Concrete Curing | Methods of Curing Concrete |Curing Time of Concrete

Concrete Curing | Methods of Curing Concrete |Curing Time of Concrete What is Concrete Curing? Concrete Curing is the key process of maintaining moisture content and temperature in the concrete for a period of time, immediately following concrete pouring/placing. Curing of concrete plays a crucial role in concrete strength development and concrete durability. Concrete […]

Brick Houses in Kenya. Is it cheaper to build with bricks?

October 6, 2020

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Brick Houses in Kenya. Is it cheaper to build with bricks?

Brick Houses in Kenya; Affordable way to build your Rural Home Brick houses in Kenya are quite common in rural areas simply because bricks are readily available and can be bought cheaply. Brick making has been viewed as one of the most rapidly-growing industries and in fact, it is one of the most reliable sources […]

Footing Size of the Column for 2 or 3 Storey House | Soil Load Capacity & Structural Load Capacity

October 6, 2020

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Footing Size of the Column for 2 or 3 Storey House | Soil Load Capacity & Structural Load Capacity

Footing Size of the Column for 2 or 3 Storey House | Safe Bearing Capacity | How to Determine the Footing Size of a Building Footing Size of the Column What is the Footing Size of a Column? In architecture, the footing size of a column is the length and width of the base or […]

Foundation Drawing : How to Read Foundation drawing Footing Drawings

October 6, 2020

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Foundation Drawing : How to Read Foundation drawing Footing Drawings

Foundation Drawing : How to Read Foundation drawing Footing Drawings The foundation drawing is a plan view in section, indicating the size and location of footings, foundation walls, columns, piers, and supporting beams. Foundation drawing is drawn from details and information available in the floor plan, site plan, sections, and the drawings’ elevation. How to Read Foundation drawing Footing […]

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What Structural Design is and Objectives of Structural Design?

What Structural Design is and Objectives of Structural Design? What is Structural Design? Structural design can be defined as a systematic investigation of the strength, stability, and rigidity of structural elements or structure to safely carry the projected load. We can also define structural design as the process of proportioning the structure to safely resist the applied forces […]

October 6, 2020

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10 Main Roofing Problems and Solutions

Top 10 Main Roofing Problems and Solutions Taking care of your roofing is one of the most important tasks as a homeowner but it is often easy to neglect and forget about your roofing because it is not easily accessible The first adverse effect of neglecting your roof is that your roof will most likely […]

October 5, 2020

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8 Ways To Reduce Construction Cost

Here are some 8 ways to reduce construction cost in Kenya You always need to keep your construction project within your financial budget without compromising on the quality. Here are some 8 ways to reduce your construction cost; 1 Simplify the Design The first way to reducing construction costs is to reduce the complexity of […]

BIO DIGESTER : WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE BIO DIGESTER INSTALLATION

October 5, 2020

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BIO DIGESTER : WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE BIO DIGESTER INSTALLATION

What is a Bio Digester? A Bio digester is a waste management system that are designed to be incubators to bacteria for aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of organic waste. The system is enzymed to catalyze decomposition process. Bio digester system in Kenya is gaining popularity in both rural and urban areas because of its effectiveness. […]

Kiambu County Building Approval Process and Rates (Step By Step Guide).

October 4, 2020

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Kiambu County Building Approval Process and Rates (Step By Step Guide).

Kiambu County Building Approval Process and Rates Kiambu county building approval rates and process summarized here. Here is the steps; A) Obtain a survey plan from Survey Kenya You need to visit the Survey of Kenya offices in the Ministry of Land departments to obtain a survey plan. A survey plan from Survey of Kenya […]

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